Towards a net-zero healthcare system in Kenya: Stakeholder perspectives on opportunities, challenges and priorities by Iris Martine Blom, Melvine Anyango Otieno, Susannah Mayhew, Neil Spicer, Andy Haines, Sarah Whitmee

“…Methods: This study employs qualitative methods, including 21 semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and a Delphi consensus process, to explore stakeholder perspectives on Kenya's journey to a net-zero healthcare system. …”
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Biofeedback system in remotely monitored exercise program in pregnant women with obesity: a pre-experimental research by Diana Bernardo, Carlos Carvalho, Raquel Leirós Rodrígues, Cristina Martins, Joana Morais, Jorge Mota, Paula Clara Santos

“…Twelve pregnant women with Body Mass Index ≥ 30 kg/m2, were invited to perform for two weeks a home-based structured exercise program protocol with a digital biofeedback system, during exercise the women used an accelerometer to measure the intensity of the exercises. …”
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Exploring the Relationship Between Excessive Social Media Use and Eating Disorders Among Young Adults: Evidence From a Bangladesh‐Based Cross‐Sectional Study by Trisha Mallick, Md. Hasan Al Banna, Tasnim Rahman Disu, Shammy Akter, Tareq Mahmud, Tasnima Akhter Tasin, Nargees Akter, Md. Saiful Alam, Md. Nazmul Hassan

“…Methods We conducted an online‐based cross‐sectional study among 550 young adults aged 18 to 27 in Bangladesh. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain the survey data. …”
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Exploring Oral History Archives Using State-of-the-Art Artificial Intelligence Methods by Martin Bulín, Jan Švec, Pavel Ircing, Adam Frémund, Filip Polák

“…The approach demonstrated effectiveness in handling spontaneous, unstructured speech, with a significant improvement in question relevance compared to models trained on structured text. Applied to real-world interview transcripts, the framework balanced enrichment of user experience with preservation of historical authenticity.Conclusion: By integrating generative AI models with robust retrieval techniques, we enhance the accessibility of oral history archives while maintaining their historical integrity. …”
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Wind speed forecasting approach using conformal prediction and feature importance selection by Cesar Vinicius Zuege, Stefano Frizzo Stefenon, Cristina Keiko Yamaguchi, Viviana Cocco Mariani, Gabriel Villarrubia Gonzalez, Leandro dos Santos Coelho

“…Furthermore, a Bayesian Optimization with Tree-structured Parzen Estimators (BO-TPE) will be used to tune the hyperparameters of the models. …”
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Peer support and online cognitive behavioural therapy for substance use concerns: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Allison Crawford, Claire de Oliveira, Glyn Davies, Lena C Quilty, Gord Garner, Elizaveta Klekovkina, Jeffrey D Wardell, Sarah Elison-Davies, Michael Corman, Jeffrey Alfonsi, John Weekes

“…Results will help to optimise the effectiveness of structured online substance use interventions provided as an adjunct to standard care in hospital-based treatment programmes. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, barriers and uptake rate of influenza virus vaccine among adults with chronic diseases in Jordan: a multicentric cross-sectional study by Munir Abu-Helalah, Munir Abu-Helalah, Tarek Gharibeh, Mohammad Al-Hanaktah, Islam Khatatbeh, Fadi Batarseh, Amro Asfour, Omar Okkeh, Abdallah Dalal, Ahmad Alhendi, Huthaifa Ababneh

“…Data was collected via a structured questionnaire based on the health belief model (HBM). …”
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Instrumental and experiential attitudes toward (A.I.) augmented decision-making at work by Kees Maton, Pascale Le Blanc, Philippe van de Calseyde, Anna-Sophie Ulfert

“…., related to experiences of the process) attitudes toward augmented decision-making, and whether these two types of attitudes differ in terms of their antecedents and outcomes.Seventeen semi-structured interviews with A.I.-DSS users from various organizations revealed that experiential attitudes were mentioned more frequently, but were significantly less positive than instrumental attitudes. …”
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Accessibility of healthcare services for seasonal migrant farmworkers in Spain: barriers and facilitators identified by professionals by Lena van Selm, Iratxe Pérez-Urdiales, José Tomás Mateos, Maria del Mar Jiménez-Lasserrotte, María del Mar Pastor-Bravo, Ana Requena-Méndez, Erica Briones-Vozmediano

“…Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews among a purposive sample of 92 professionals from the health and social support system who work with this population in four regions of Spain. …”
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An Overview of Treatment in Pediatric Bladder-bowel Dysfunction: A Single-Center Experience by Mahli Batuhan Özdoğar, Ömer Ergin, Hasan Turan, Özgür Özdemir Şimşek, Özgür Olukman

“…Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics, treatment responses, and outcomes of pediatric patients diagnosed with bladder-bowel dysfunction, highlighting a structured management approach including urotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and rehabilitation techniques. …”
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Exploring faculty perspectives toward developing a planetary health curriculum for family medicine residents at the University of Toronto by KitShan Lee, KitShan Lee, Elisabeth-Abigail Ramdawar, Elisabeth-Abigail Ramdawar, Elisabeth-Abigail Ramdawar, Samantha Green, Samantha Green, Rachel Adilman, Rachel Adilman, Azzra Mangalji, Azzra Mangalji

“…Thirty faculty members from various teaching, curriculum, and leadership positions were invited to participate in virtual semi-structured video interviews. Data was collected and analyzed using thematic analysis.ResultsThirteen interviews were conducted between May–September 2022. …”
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Requirements for digital educational resources for economic and managerial training of future masters in information technology by Antoniuk Dmytro, Vakaliuk Tetiana

“…The content requirements include compliance with educational standards, structured material, multi-level material, availability of practical examples from the IT industry, variety of content formats, relevance of economic data and business cases, and professionalism. …”
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Impact of gas flaring on acute respiratory distress among pregnant women and newborn babies in Delta State Central Senatorial District, Nigeria by Omatseye Alero Akuirene, John Esimaje Moyegbone, Charity Omoikhekpen Chukumah, Mercy Ebiyemi Kalaroo, Josiah Obaghwerhievwo Adjene, Emmanuel Agbonomhen Agege, Joseph Onyedenyifa Odoko, Ezekiel Uba Nwose

“…Using a multi-stage random sampling technique, a structured survey questionnaire was used to collect respondents’ RDS experiences and that of their new borne. …”
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Characteristics and determinants of professional burnout among early career psychiatrists in Russia — results of a cross-sectional study by E M Chumakov, A N Gvozdetsky, K F Vasilchenko, S E Golygina, M P Marachev, Yu Yu Osadashiy, S S Potanin, I A Fedotov, I O Shishkina, N N Petrova

“…The Early Career Psychiatrists Council of the Russian Society of Psychiatrists conducted an anonymous online survey of ECP in Russia in July-August 2019, consisted of a structured survey and screening for professional burnout using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). …”
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VERY LOW CALORIE DIETS AFFECT LONG TERM WEIGHT LOSS AND HEALTH OUTCOMES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW by Sheila Amara Putri, Shintia Yunita Arini, Dominikus Raditya Atmaka, S.Gz, MPH, Ardyanisa Raihan Kusuma, Anisah Firdaus Rahmawati, Mutiara Arsya Wijanarko, Norfezah Md Nor, Nadiatul Syima Mohd Shahid

“…Longer and fewer-calorie VLCDs lead to more significant weight reduction, but maintaining long-term success requires a structured weight management program. VLCD benefits include improved insulin sensitivity, reduced fat, and better heart function, but it may have temporary negative effects on metabolism, aortic elasticity, constipation, sensitivity to cold, headache, and dizziness. …”
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Advancing Personalized Care in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Novel Framework Using NNT, ARR, and Quality of Life Metric by Daniela Matei, Anca Maria Amzolini, Miruna Andreiana Matei, Anda Pătru, Mihai Cealîcu, Maria Teodora Amzolini, Magdalena Rodica Trăistaru, Ana Maria Bumbea, Constantin Munteanu, Simona Pătru

“…The goal is to provide a structured, clinically relevant framework for op-timizing RA management and bridging the gap between clinical research and real-world appli-cation. …”
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Development of a family-community interaction programme in the treatment of women with postpartum depression: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Shanshan Wang, Panpan Wang, Peng Wang, Rui Ma, Di Zhao, Huashan Yang, Panpan Guo, Shiguang Wang, Meilan Niu, Yi Yun, Chuqiao Wu

“…The researchers, after training, will conduct semi-structured interview to collect research data. According to the integration results of qualitative research and literature review, the interaction intervention programme will be constructed and revised using the Delphi expert consultation method. …”
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The “most bothersome symptom” construct: A qualitative study of Australians living with endometriosis by Alice M. Mitchell, Danushi Rajapakse, Michelle Peate, K. Jane Chalmers, Steven J. Kamper, Helena Frawley, Claudia Cheng, Martin Healey, Sarah Lensen

“…Material and Methods Semi‐structured interviews were conducted to understand the meaning of “symptom bother” and related constructs. …”
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Real-world experience with the use of diazoxide among people living with congenital hyperinsulinism and their caregivers by Tai L. S. Pasquini, Kristen E. Rohli, Fiona J. Almeida, Indraneel Banerjee, Antonia Dastamani, Diva D. De Leon, Lauren N. Lopez, Paul S. Thornton, Julie Raskin

“…Diazoxide is associated with side effects that impact life and well-being.MethodsThe study utilized a mixed-methods approach combining structured, survey-based cross-sectional quantitative data from the HI Global Registry (HIGR) (n=165, 89% were caregivers), of whom 75% reported current diazoxide use, with qualitative interviews with caregivers (n=12) and individuals with HI (n=6). …”
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Safety and Efficacy of Vaccination During Lactation: A Comprehensive Review of Vaccines for Maternal and Infant Health Utilizing a Large Language Model Citation Screening System by Sien J. Mulleners, Hannah G. Juncker, Jan Zuiderveld, Kirsten A. Ziesemer, Johannes B. van Goudoever, Britt J. van Keulen

“…We utilized large-language models (LLMs) to enhance the review process and performed a structured literature search across Ovid/Medline, Embase, and Clarivate Analytics using terms like “breastfeeding”, “postpartum”, and “vaccination”. …”
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